Articles by Rachel Lee
09/30/24 11:28pm
Phila. DA drops charges against two individuals arrested for antagonizing Penn encampment
One individual was arrested for entering an encampment event with a knife and holster, while the other was detained for spraying an unknown odorous substance on items in the encampment. 09/03/24 10:19pm
39th and Walnut Starbucks reopens after summer renovation
The store, a popular coffee spot adjacent to the University's campus, temporarily shut its doors in June and underwent significant improvements. 04/30/24 10:41pm
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers. 04/09/24 11:41pm
Penn graduate student workers prepare for next week's unionization election
If the upcoming election is successful, GET-UP would become the largest union at Penn in recent history. 03/25/24 10:14pm
Penn alum's study predicts $1 billion tax revenue loss from proposed Chinatown 76ers arena
The study, which expands on previous research conducted in 2022, examines the potential ramifications the $1.55 billion project could have on local businesses, specifically those within the food and entertainment sectors. 02/16/24 12:43am
Students for the Preservation of Chinatown outlines Lunar New Year, community art center plans
In addition to Lunar New Year programming, SPOC has received a grant from the Leeway Foundation, which they plan to use to start a community center for kids in Chinatown. 02/06/24 11:06pm
Officials call for more SEPTA funding amid budget gap, planned fare increases and service cuts
Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro’s January proposal is the latest effort to fund SEPTA after a $190 million budget increase initiative fell through. 01/22/24 9:28pm
Former Penn VP of Public Safety Maureen Rush named to Phila. mayoral public safety transition team
Rush will help implement Mayor Parker’s primary public safety initiatives in this new role. 12/07/23 9:09pm
Art history professor Huey Copeland receives award for volume on Black modernism
The Porter/Driskell Award acknowledges scholarly contributions on historical themes related to African American visual culture. 11/12/23 9:47pm
Katalin Karikó and Weissman Lab awarded Dean’s Distinguished Award
The award, presented by Dean of Perelman School of Medicine J. Larry Jameson, recognizes an exceptional individual or collaborative team whose research pursuits have resulted in transformative discoveries in the global landscape of healthcare. 10/24/23 8:29pm